Legend Rio Ferdinand of Manchester United has urged the club to sign a quartet of players this summer, although the potential additions are not cheap for Ruben Amorim
Rio Ferdinand shared his thoughts about whom he would sign this summer if he was in the shoes of Ruben Amorim. And his suggestions can lead to many fans at Manchester United wish that the former defender of England was part of the board.
Ferdinand, 46, would like to restore his former club in their former glory after years of mediocrity according to their usual standards. And he has outlined a plan with four specific goals that, based on their reported ratings, could cost the Red Devils around £ 230 million this summer.
Similarly, Neville made it back of the boring GoLtess Manchester Derby on Super Sunday 'Super Sunday, how United needs at least five new signing sessions this summer. He said: “They immediately need five new players before you even think about it. The three in the front are not good enough and the two wingbacks, they are not good enough.
“They need five players. They have to be of service to him with five players who are good enough in this system to play his system as he wants.”
And on his podcast in Rio Presents Ferdinand said: “I agree with Gary Neville that they need five players, I think they need four or five players, but they will be limited by [Profit and Sustainability Rules]. I want a midfielder to play next to Ugarte, that player must be able to take the ball and transfer to the brunos and the strikers. And do you know who I would go for? Adam Wharton. “
Not long ago it was rumors that Real Madrid was interested in Wharton, of whom Palace signed at Blackburn Rovers for £ 22 million. The Daily Mail suggested that his appreciation has since risen to around £ 70 million, which is an important edition for a midfielder recovering from a long -term injury, especially given the fitness battle of Mason Mount at Old Trafford.
Red Devils -legend Ferdinand also suggested that United had to do at least two important signing sessions to strengthen their attack. He believes that the club should focus on a direct replacement for Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, who have missed a senior role model in Manchester.
“[Victor] Osimhen. And I know, sorry Napoli and Galatasaray, when I am united, Osimhen will come to Man United next year, I will let it happen, “he added.” Another that I was going to buy is [Matheus] Cunha. He made it clear that he wants to leave, so I would go get Cunha. “
Nigeria -star Osimhen – currently on loan in Galatasaray from Napoli – was considered a missed opportunity by some last summer. And Ferdinand suggested that United Alejandro Garnacho – who was previously desired by Napoli – could use to help meet Osimhen's hefty £ 64 million release clause, although the importance of Napoli may have fallen.
Cunha, on the other hand, has claimed that he is looking for an exit. He clarified on social media that his ambition to “take the next step” did not deserve to raise wolves.
Despite a release clause of £ 62.5 million in his contract, the potential relocation from Cunha to United is complicated by his disciplinary record, which contains six games to Bans this season. To take out his recommendations, Ferdinand advised his old team to sign another player who would seamlessly fit in Amorim's 3-4-3 formation.
“Do you know who I would get more? [Jeremie] Frimpong on the right wing, “he added. The flying full-back caught the eyes at Celtic and has gone into force since he came to Bayer Leverkusen, where the management of Xabi Alonso saw him bloom after a nine-year spell in the youth of Manchester City.
His English football heritage may just be the ticket for a first return. The 24-year-old had a release clause of £ 33.5 million that expired in July 2024, although reports have suggested that he could still be available for a similar fee.
Diogo Dalot has been Amorim's Go-to-To option on the right flank, while the new signing Patrick Dorgu has taken the lead on the left. However, Dalot's versions did not fully convince the club's fan base and many would welcome potential reinforcements in that part of the field.
Looking at a large collective tab of approximately £ 230 million for these transfer goals means that United would require the sale to finance a redevelopment. But with the team that may be his worst finish ever in the Premier League era, the purchasing of such funds can be said more easily than done.
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